UK and Irish Cysters - who are we? - Page 10

Reviewess · 03-27-2007, 01:43 PM

Name: Kay

Age: 21

Residing in London

Family situation: Single

PCOS Symptons: well all of them, acne (its fading), hirsutism, amenorrhea
Worse thing abt PCOS: well apart from the symptons, the feeling (sometimes) of not feeling like a 'normal female'. Its soo frustrating not having regular periods!!! oh how I wish there was a natural pill out there that induced natural periods!!

Medication: Metformin, Dianette (back on it again!!!!!), dexamethasone.

NHS or Private NHS - Private

PM or Email? Both or alternatively email moi on kay_studentevents@yahoo.co.uk

Additional info: keep at the healthy balanced diets and regular gym going because although its difficult initially, it actually does work.
Weight relatively stable, average.
Positive frame of mind.
Girls keep smilling!! Gotta be happy!!

Cara:ukcyster · 03-28-2007, 05:32 PM

Name: Cara

Age: 32

Residing in Warwickshire

Family situation: divorcing, guess that makes me single

PCOS Symptons: hirsutism, amenorrhea, diabetes, depression
Worse thing abt PCOS

EPRESSION i hate it i lothe it i dont want it any more!!!

Medication: Metformin,

NHS or Private NHS - NHS (i work for them)

PM or Email? caraannehall@hotmail.com

Additional info: there are 2 days in your life you can do nothing about one is yesterday the other tomorrow so dont waste time worrying about them just ehjoy today!

clever_ruse · 04-03-2007, 09:02 AM

Name Mari
Age 31
Family situation Married, one teenage son

PCOS symptoms Hirsutism all over!, Periods extremely irregular (longest was 7 months, until doc gave me progesterone), extremely painful and heavy when I do get them, and they come with debilitating migraines, huge weight gain in past year and a half (50+ lbs), TTC for 18 months now, and nada.

Worst thing about PCOS Unable to concieve

Medication used Nothing yet

NHS or Private NHS - they've been putting me off for MONTHS. Doctors at my practice are completely uninterested in trying to help. Was diagnosed in the States, but took no action as my insurance didn't cover medication and I wasn't suffering from any symptoms besides missed periods. Wish I'd been smarter then! Going to go with BUPA now and see if that makes any difference.

Action taken against PCOS Trying to lose weight, replacing unhealthy snacks with fruit and nuts and trying to maintain an exercise regimen, but not going too well as I work 12 hour days!

PM or Email? PM, please

tory · 04-03-2007, 12:16 PM

Welcome, Mari.

Just a word about Bupa - if you're already diagnosed with PCOS, I'm afraid they'll exclude it from your new policy, so they'll be no use to you. (I know this, because I have PCOS and Bupa, too - but it's no good for the PCOS unfortunately, although great otherwise!)

You may not know this, but you can insist you're referred to a gynae and/or endocrinologist (hormone doc). They have to, if you make them. In fact, they really should! Don't take no for an answer from your GP. The other tip is to go with a folder of information about PCOS (loads of good stuff on here) and bamboozle them! The more knowledgeable you sound, the less they'll be able to ignore you.

Best wishes,

Tory

Eva37 · 04-03-2007, 02:20 PM

hi girls, as you know Kat has asked us to start a new thread when one gets long, so i have started a new link - to Who Are We?? part 2. link below

Uk & Irish Cysters - Who Are We?? part 2

eva

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Cara:ukcyster Mummy to Georgina Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nuneaton, warwickshire uk Posts: 174 My Mood: Points: 387.06 Bank: 2,813.04 Total Points: 3,200.10 Donate	Name: Cara Age: 32 Residing in Warwickshire Family situation: divorcing, guess that makes me single PCOS Symptons: hirsutism, amenorrhea, diabetes, depression Worse thing abt PCOSEPRESSION i hate it i lothe it i dont want it any more!!! Medication: Metformin, NHS or Private NHS - NHS (i work for them) PM or Email? caraannehall@hotmail.com Additional info: there are 2 days in your life you can do nothing about one is yesterday the other tomorrow so dont waste time worrying about them just ehjoy today! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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tory Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: London, UK. Posts: 55 My Mood: Points: 719.70 Bank: 816.69 Total Points: 1,536.39 Donate	Welcome, Mari. Just a word about Bupa - if you're already diagnosed with PCOS, I'm afraid they'll exclude it from your new policy, so they'll be no use to you. (I know this, because I have PCOS and Bupa, too - but it's no good for the PCOS unfortunately, although great otherwise!) You may not know this, but you can insist you're referred to a gynae and/or endocrinologist (hormone doc). They have to, if you make them. In fact, they really should! Don't take no for an answer from your GP. The other tip is to go with a folder of information about PCOS (loads of good stuff on here) and bamboozle them! The more knowledgeable you sound, the less they'll be able to ignore you. Best wishes, Tory __________________ Diagnosed since December 2002, on Yasmin and Metformin (1500mg a day). Married to a wonderful, gorgeous pilot! Aged 28 Still relatively slim....! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Eva37 UK Mod Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Wales Posts: 12,572 My Mood: Points: 21,601.97 Bank: 1,041,115.92 Total Points: 1,062,717.89 Donate	hi girls, as you know Kat has asked us to start a new thread when one gets long, so i have started a new link - to Who Are We?? part 2. link below Uk & Irish Cysters - Who Are We?? part 2 eva __________________ PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Mirena iud, Colpermin multi vits, Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years She is buffeted by the wind, but she does not sink. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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03-27-2007, 01:43 PM	#136 (permalink)
Reviewess Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4 My Mood: Points: 170.66 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 170.66 Donate	Name: Kay Age: 21 Residing in London Family situation: Single PCOS Symptons: well all of them, acne (its fading), hirsutism, amenorrhea Worse thing abt PCOS: well apart from the symptons, the feeling (sometimes) of not feeling like a 'normal female'. Its soo frustrating not having regular periods!!! oh how I wish there was a natural pill out there that induced natural periods!! Medication: Metformin, Dianette (back on it again!!!!!), dexamethasone. NHS or Private NHS - Private PM or Email? Both or alternatively email moi on kay_studentevents@yahoo.co.uk Additional info: keep at the healthy balanced diets and regular gym going because although its difficult initially, it actually does work. Weight relatively stable, average. Positive frame of mind. Girls keep smilling!! Gotta be happy!!

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clever_ruse Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Points: 154.36 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 154.36 Donate	Name Mari Age 31 Family situation Married, one teenage son PCOS symptoms Hirsutism all over!, Periods extremely irregular (longest was 7 months, until doc gave me progesterone), extremely painful and heavy when I do get them, and they come with debilitating migraines, huge weight gain in past year and a half (50+ lbs), TTC for 18 months now, and nada. Worst thing about PCOS Unable to concieve Medication used Nothing yet NHS or Private NHS - they've been putting me off for MONTHS. Doctors at my practice are completely uninterested in trying to help. Was diagnosed in the States, but took no action as my insurance didn't cover medication and I wasn't suffering from any symptoms besides missed periods. Wish I'd been smarter then! Going to go with BUPA now and see if that makes any difference. Action taken against PCOS Trying to lose weight, replacing unhealthy snacks with fruit and nuts and trying to maintain an exercise regimen, but not going too well as I work 12 hour days! PM or Email? PM, please